This review focuses on the observed characteristics of atmospheric new particle formation
(NPF) in different environments of the global troposphere. After a short introduction, we will …

New particle formation (NPF) represents the first step in the complex processes leading to
formation of cloud condensation nuclei. Newly formed nanoparticles affect human health, air …

Atmospheric aerosols and their effect on clouds are thought to be important for
anthropogenic radiative forcing of the climate, yet remain poorly understood. Globally …

Nucleation of aerosol particles from trace atmospheric vapours is thought to provide up to
half of global cloud condensation nuclei. Aerosols can cause a net cooling of climate by …

Atmospheric nucleation is the dominant source of aerosol particles in the global atmosphere
and an important player in aerosol climatic effects. The key steps of this process occur in the …

This review intends to critically assess recent findings related to nucleation and growth of
atmospheric nanoparticles, with an emphasis on the understanding of these processes at a …

Oxidation products of monoterpenes and isoprene have a major influence on the global
secondary organic aerosol (SOA) burden and the production of atmospheric nanoparticles …

New particle formation of liquid or solid nanoparticles from gas-phase precursors is a
decisive process in Earth's atmosphere and is considered one of the largest uncertainties in …

The formation of new atmospheric aerosol particles and their subsequent growth have been
observed frequently at various locations all over the world. The atmospheric nucleation rate …

Atmospheric new-particle formation affects climate and is one of the least understood
atmospheric aerosol processes. The complexity and variability of the atmosphere has …